While the homeowners of this 1,195sqf two-bedder condominium apartment specified a monochromatic theme, the interior design team at Collective Designs jazzed it up with splashes of grey (for the furnishings), mirrored-finish walls and a generous use of marble.

Instead of installing several doors or panelling, the design team ingeniously tucked the storeroom, shoe cabinet and common bathroom entrance behind the mirrored-finish walls. This is in line with keeping a “clean” look in the living room, without the need for doors that may otherwise look jarring or break the line of sight.

The original kitchen was refurbished, as its design did not fit the owners' — young professionals in their mid 30s — theme. Now, a prominent island counter with a jet-black marble worktop anchors the kitchen space.

Bedrooms take on a more luxurious note. The L-shaped master bedroom sports a customised headboard. A bedside table on “his” side and a functional hidden dressing table on “her” side were cleverly incorporated into the sides of the bed. The couple can enjoy expansive views from their bed, with curtains providing privacy.

A luxurious retreat awaits in the master bathroom, thanks to its gorgeous Italian marble cladding and a cosy bay window area which can double as a seat. The spare marble from this was used as a wall feature in the foyer.  

The L-shaped master wardrobe has tinted glass doors on one side, and mirrored doors on the other. Sticking to black-and-white and making room for grey areas has certainly worked to good effect in this apartment.

This story was written by Jacqueline Tan for Home & Decor.